Tris[trinitrato Ce(IV)]paraperiodate, an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for Alcoholysis, Acetolysis, and Hydrolysis of Epoxides

Abstract

Tristrinitrato [Ce(IV)]paraperiodate (TTCPP) catalyses ring opening of epoxides in alcohols and water stereo- and regioselectively and under heterogeneous conditions to produce the corresponding β-alkoxy alcohols and 1,2 diols respectively in good to high yields. In acetic acid, ring opening and dimerization of epoxides occurs with this catalyst to produce the corresponding succinic acid derivatives in high yields.